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Hinnershitz Family History

Hinnershitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hendershot, Hinners, Hendershott, Kinoshita, Fingerhut, Finnerty

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Where is the Hinnershitz family from?

You can see how Hinnershitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnershitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hinnershitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 74 Hinnershitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnershitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hinnershitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinnershitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hinnershitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinnershitz. 25% of Hinnershitz men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Hinnershitz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hinnershitz were Knitter and Examiner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Knitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Knitter
    28%
  • Examiner
    28%

What Hinnershitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Hinnershitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnershitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Hinnershitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 310 military records available for the last name Hinnershitz. For the veterans among your Hinnershitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnershitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hinnershitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hinnershitz in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnershitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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